Hart's-tongue ferns ather in January used to be a rare thing, but up to the time of writing we have had very little real cold, a...

Field Maple It is generally acknowledged that butterfly numbers are in decline and it has been quite an event this year to see a Red...

Tawny Owl Perhaps because I grew up reading the First World War adventures of Biggles, Pioneer Air Fighter (written by Capt. W.E Jo...

Jews-ear fungi On bright autumn days clear and carrying bird calls have been ringing out on Waterworks Road. and further up towards...

Male fern, Strinedale A walk round the reservoirs revealed more autumn fungi than I ever remember. A search of both grassy and sha...

Ogden reservoir After the fierce heat of early July — when a first-ever temperature of 50 o C was reached in the greenhouse — came t...

Carnelia It is not unusual for members of the Anglican clergy to achieve excellence in other fields. We have some old shrub roses at...

Meadow Pipit Our new church clock was installed in memory of the late John Brooks and Doreen was saying that one of their first outi...

Primula vulgaris Up to now this spring has been largely devoid of pleasant weather. The rain, the bitter cold  and lack of sunlight h...